&:
If I’m a good driver, and
I
never drive far from
home, why should
I
wear safety belts?
A:
You
may be an excellent driver, but
if
you’re in an
accident
--
even one that isn’t your fault
--
you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25
miles
(40
km)
of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40
mph
(65
km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How
to
Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children.
And
there are different rules for
smaller children and babies.
If
a child will be riding in
your Geo, see the part of this manual called “Children.”
Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to
know
which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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